Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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